Template:2004 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | 92 | 70 | .568 | — | 49–32 | 43–38 |
| Chicago White Sox | 83 | 79 | .512 | 9 | 46–35 | 37–44 |
| Cleveland Indians | 80 | 82 | .494 | 12 | 44–37 | 36–45 |
| Detroit Tigers | 72 | 90 | .444 | 20 | 38–43 | 34–47 |
| Kansas City Royals | 58 | 104 | .358 | 34 | 33–47 | 25–57 |